Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Baker Cronin, the Colorado Rapids Performance Coach.


The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.


Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.






TIME STAMPS:


4:00 Baker’s career path


8:00 Baker’s thesis


10:45 The love for research


12:00 From Minnesota to Charlotte to Colorado


15:45 Rehab S&C


19:00 Emerging movement patterns in MLS athletes


23:00 Athlete-centered approach


28:00 Flexible programs are crucial


31:00 Blending ATC with S&C


38:30 Rapid fire questions


44:00 Limited ankle dorsiflexion and the foot






GET TO KNOW BAKER CRONIN


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COLORADO RAPIDS: coloradorapids.com






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MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com


READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: rockysnyder.com


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TRAIN WITH ROCKY


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